how to pronounce nitrous

/ˈnɪtɹəs/

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nitrous is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of nitrous in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… greenhouse gas like nitrous oxide this …”

meanings of nitrous

adjective:

Having a sharp odor like ammonia or nitric acid.
Of, relating to, or derived from nitrogen, especially in which the valence of the nitrogen is lower than that of a corresponding nitric species.
Of, or relating to nitrous acid or its derivatives.

noun:

Nitrous oxide.
The system in some racing vehicles which pumps nitrous oxide into the engine to improve performance.

nitrous frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word nitrous occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.